YEARLY HIGH
0.2822 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.2397 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2481 AZN

2017 BOB to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.2822. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 0.2397.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0426 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2680 to the December average rate of 0.2455, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2822 was up 8.50% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2601, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,411 AZN
2016 Average 1,163 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 1,198 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 212.91 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2705
0.2401
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to AZN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.2521, compared to 0.2441 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2521
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2441

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0271 AZN (High: 0.2817 / Low: 0.2547). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 AZN (High: 0.2468 / Low: 0.2434).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0271
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0131 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.2680) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2293), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0386 (+16.85%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.2680
2016 Avg (January) 0.2293

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2822 0.2592 0.2680
February 0.2817 0.2547 0.2639
March 0.2593 0.2456 0.2508
April 0.2478 0.2397 0.2431
May 0.2455 0.2408 0.2427
June 0.2462 0.2421 0.2441
July 0.2452 0.2415 0.2428
August 0.2460 0.2397 0.2433
September 0.2446 0.2405 0.2430
October 0.2466 0.2405 0.2451
November 0.2461 0.2422 0.2447
December 0.2468 0.2434 0.2455